Practice Nurse

Friar Gate Surgery is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team.We are looking for someone who can provide a full range of nursing services, ideally working between 25 and 35 hours per week.The role will involve all aspects of practice nursing, including cervical screening, baby immunisations, recording immunisations given abroad, family planning, and chronic disease management. You will work aclosely with our three GPs to deliver high-quality patient care.Main duties of the jobPatient Care: Assist and support the nursing team with clinical tasks like wound care, cytology, childhood immunisations, recording immunisations given abroad, medicals, and chaperoning. Conduct pathology requests, and manage LTCs including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and the other Quality and Outcome Framework Reviews.Clinical & Admin Duties:Follow protocols, maintain equipment and clinical rooms, ensure stock rotation, and manage vaccine orders. Support flu home visits, keep mandatory check records, input and management of patient vaccination records, and assist with administrative processes.Confidentiality: Safeguard patient data and uphold practice policies on sensitive information.Health & Safety: Implement infection control protocols, manage PPE and hand hygiene, handle specimens, and oversee sterile environments. Train on safety measures, monitor equipment, and address hazards.Equality & Diversity: Promote inclusive behaviour, respect patient rights, and act in a non-judgemental manner.Development & Quality: Participate in training, personal development, performance reviews, and audits. Work on team and individual effectiveness, and ensure high standards of care.Communication: Maintain clear, adaptable communication with patients, carers, and colleagues.About usAt Friar Gate Surgery we have 2 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP, Midwife and an FCP. We serve a population of 5,000 patients. Staff car parking facilities available.This is a great opportunity to join the nursing team, contribute to its development, and play an instrumental role in shaping working practices within the Surgery. You will have the chance to be innovative in an environment where your skills and expertise are highly valued.Good experience and flexibility, along with good communication skills are important qualities we are looking for.Job responsibilitiesClinical SkillsLong-term condition management:Asthma (including peak flow readings and spirometry)COPDDiabetes - Reviews including foot checks and care planningHypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and CHD ManagementCKD ManagementScreening and health checks:BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, and smoking statusNew Patient checksNHS Health ChecksMental Health ReviewsLearning Disability ReviewsWomen's health and family planning:Cervical cytologyGeneral family planning servicesProcedures and wound care:Wound careSuture and clip removalTravel health:Advice and preparationTravel ImmunisationsNHS Vaccinations and immunisationsAdditional procedures:Ear syringingClinical ResponsibilitiesAdminister injections under an individualised prescription or PGDRequest pathology tests, such as urine cultures and swabsAssist GPs with minor surgery and family planning as requiredMaintain cold chain procedures to ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugsInfection Prevention and ControlApply infection control measures within the practice in line with local and national guidelines, including:Universal hygiene precautionsCollection and handling of laboratory specimensSegregation and disposal of waste materialsDecontamination of instruments and clinical equipmentReporting and treatment of sharps injuriesManaging blood and body fluid spillagesEnsuring safe disposal of clinical waste and PPESupport patients and colleagues in adopting effective infection control measuresLead or participate in infection prevention and control audits to maintain high standardsBe proficient in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques to respond to emergencies effectivelySupport the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g., trolley and drugs) and attend updates as requiredGeneral DutiesMaintain and ensure cleanliness of equipment used by nurses and GPsStock and rotate items in GP and nurse rooms as neededChaperone and assist patients during examinations conducted by other cliniciansEnsure the cleanliness and tidiness of treatment roomsAdministrative TasksOrder and manage stock such as:Health Promotion LiteratureDistrict Hospital suppliesThe input of information and management of patient vaccination recordsParticipate in administrative systems and ensure accurate documentation of patient medical records following legal and ethical standardsAdvise management on potential problems or errors within assigned tasksAttend and contribute to Practice meetings as neededPatient Care and OutreachPerform any other delegated duties appropriate to the roleEducation and ResearchParticipate in research projects within the practice as requiredEngage in the education and training of students from all disciplinesAssist in the induction of practice staff, with particular emphasis on nursing team membersLiaison and Professional DevelopmentMaintain effective communication with other agencies and staff involved in patient care, ensuring confidentiality is respectedParticipate in continued education through attendance at courses and study days to support professional developmentPerson SpecificationQualifications- Qualifications- Experience using SystmOne, Accurx, Arden's Templates- Experience working with deprived populations- Delivery of clinical audit- QOF managementExperienceExperience of working in a GP PracticeExperience of working in primary careExperience of working within a nursing teamDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr